This cute crochet chevron hat is made up of single crochet stitches and alternates between two colors to make up the graph creating a stunning chevron effect. The pattern includes a link to a helpful video that shows how to easily change colors and read the graph. This post contains affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission if you make a purchase. Thanks for your support!
Welcome to Day Three of our Christmas Gifts in July. This pretty hat is another color work project. I am hoping that you have tried it and are hooked on this fun technique. (If you haven’t tried crochet color work yet, be sure to watch the video below, it’s easier than you think!).
This graph is quite simple and only alternates between 2 colors, making it one of the simplest color work graphs you can find. But the finished effect is stunning!
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ā 5.5mm Hook
ā Medium Weight Yarn in 4 colors
ā Yarn or Fur Pom-Pom
ā Darning Needle
Abbreviations: US Terms
Ch ā chain
Sc ā single crochet
Hdc ā Half Double Crochet
Sl st ā Slip Stitch
St ā stitch
BLO ā Back Loops Only
Gauge: 14 sts = 4ā³ (Gauge Pattern)
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When working thr graph, do you start at the bottom right corner with the blocks of 4 blue then move to the left with 1 white and go up in rows from there? This is my first graph patteren im trying. Anyway you van make a quick video on this particular pattern?
If you are right handed, yes! Work the graph from right to left. I could maybe do a video, but it wouldn’t be “quick”, haha. Videos take hours from start to finish ;)
I love this pattern, but I am new to tapestry crochet. Once I get to the third color, do I have to carry the blue and the and white, or do I cut the blue and continue to carry the white yarn?
You are only alternating between 2 colors at a time, so when you are done with the blue (assuming you are doing the same color scheme as me) you can just drop it and pick it up again when you need it near the top of the hat. You can cut it, but it will make more ends to weave in (you can do this if you prefer to not have the string on the inside. If you aren’t using that color again in the hat, you can cut it.
At the end of every round for the body of the hat, are we supposed to sl st to the ch1 from the previous round or to the first sc. If its to the first ‘stitch’ as written in the pattern, then do we ch1 and then sc in the same stitch? Lovely pattern, thank you.
Yes, you will work your first sc in the same stitch and then join to that stitch at the end of each round.
Bethany…..is there a way to buy a PDF version of this chevron hat? Thanks in advance :)
I don’t have a PDF yet, I am sorry! Working on it!
Fantastic!
Any chance you have a pattern for this for a round loom? Iām a lefty & for some reason crotchet projects just never turn out for me. They end up twisting & are too tight no matter how much I try to leave the stitches loose. Iād love to make this adorable hat but the only ones that turn out for me are done on the loom :/
I don’t, I am sorry! I haven’t really used a loom, but this is good feedback. Thanks!
Ok so this pattern is gorgeous. I actually used the Caron x Pantone yarn braid (2) and I love the results! If youāre bad at putting colors together, they have a bunch of different color combos that are so pretty! I used the terrarium greens and it looks like mountains. Also, my first time doing color work and it was so easy, the explanations are clear. Thanks for a great pattern!
That is a wonderful idea! Those Caron x Pantone braids are divine! You are welcome, I am so glad you like the pattern!
Is this hat available in smaller sizes? Can the pattern be adapted into a children’s size?
No it’s not! but yes it can be adapted. It will be a bit a trial and error, but maybe try working 60 stitches around, repeating the graph only 10 times instead of 12. That might give you a toddler size. And then go down to 66 for an older child.
I just made the hat for my 4 year old and originally did 60, it was working up too small so I pulled it out and did 66. Itās actually still pretty tight on my 4 year old, but fits my 2 year old. The fair isle pattern doesnāt have as much give/stretch as other stitches. Iām going to make a 2nd one in the original pattern size for my older child.
The hat is gorgeous! Your pattern and video were very easy to follow. Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you!I would go up a hook size or two. If it has zero stretch, you might need to loosen up with a bigger hook. The sc and carrying yarn definitely diminished the stretchiness, but it shouldn’t be tight.
Hi! Iām just starting on this pattern and Iām stuck on the band. How is it 8 stitches in the second row on when you on have 7 in the patten? Am I reading the pattern wrong?
You have:
Ch 1. Do a hdc in same stitch. Do a hdc blo in the next 5 stitches. Do a hdc in both loops for the last stitch
No, 8 is a typo! Thanks for catching that!
I love this hat! Thank you for including the videos along the way to help read the graph. It was very helpful as I have never used on before. Your explanation was perfect!
yay! So glad you liked it! You are very welcome!
Iāve made two of your hat patterns in two days. I love them! I finished this hat today and without any decreases in the top part itās not closing well. Should I be decreasing in the last 4 rows?
Thanks!
You can decrease! But it should simply cinch shut.
Ugh, how do you keep it from being too tight?!?
I’m paying really close attention to my tension, even frogged it and went up half a hook size. Still looks and feels like it’s tightening. I’m at a 6.5mm. Should I go up to an 8mm to get this fixed?
Tips, tricks, advice, magic wand???
Hm. It’s getting more and more tight as you go? Are you losing stitches on accident?
Mine is also doing this. Iām not losing stitches. Still at the 72. Itās just has almost no stretch in the hat body. Iām sure this is due to it being all BLO scās. Iāve paid attention to tension and used the correct hook size. Frustrating as Iāve put lots of time into it. š¬
What yarn are you using? Some yarns are softer and have more stretch than others. I don’t think it’s because it’s work in BLO, my hat is soft and stretchy. Did you make a gauge swatch?
I used Hobby Lobby I love this yarn. Iāve made probably 15-20 of your Snowfall Slouchy with the same yarn and havenāt had any issues at all with the hat being tight, using the exact same yarn. š¤·š¼āāļø I will just try this one again with a bigger hook! š
oh wow! Yes, I think a bigger hook will hopefully fix your issue. Let me know!
Iām having the same issue. Did the bigger hook solve the problem? Iām about to try my 2nd hat and would love to hear your results before starting. Thank you!!
Unfortunately it was still on the tight side. Iāve been crocheting for many years, and consider myself an advanced crocheter but I finally gave up. š¤¦š¼āāļø I figured it was just not meant to be for me! š¤Ŗ
Hi, it’s a beautiful hat. Could you please advise how many grams of each colour? Thank you
Hm. I am not sure, but it uses very little of each color. You could probably use scraps to make it.
Your numbers and graph, don’t line up….. You only have 24 squares for the vertical count. I can figure this out, been crocheting 50 yrs. but any new people might have trouble with it
It starts on round 2. The first row across the top of the ribbed band is not included in the graph.
Iām not seeing the sizing? For what size head does this fit?
It’s an adult size (indicated under the title in the pattern above the materials)
Thank you, I really adore this pattern! My question is a bit more specific than I indicated previously. My adult daughter has a head size of 20ā, mine is 22ā. We wear the same size hat in knitted products, but we cannot wear the same size hat in crochet due to the limited stretch. According to your gauge it looks like it will come out to 20 inches and Iām guessing have a stretch to about 22. So, if I needed to go down a bit in size I would have to go down a smaller size in my hook. That sound correct?
It should stretch quite a bit. What yarn are you using?
But short answer, yes, if your hat is not stretchy, you will need to go down a hook size (or two).
I was actually able to measure the band on my nieces head and Iām going to make hers first. I am using 60 stitches rather than 72, Iām using a size H hook and I am using the suoer soft Baby Bee yarn which is a #3. If it looks funky, I will go down to hook sizes and try to reach for the 72 stitches.
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Thank you!
So cute! Do you happen to know what colors you used for this hat? I have a request for this hat exactly the way it is lol
Yes! I used Coral, Navy, Off White and Turquoise
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Hi what are the color names you used to make the chevron hat pictured? Thank you!
Hi Terry! I used Coral, Navy and Off-White.
Whoops! And turquoise :)
Thank you! I am now on a mission to make this beautiful hat for my daughter :-)
Yay! You are welcome!
This is so cute! I hope I can make i t soon!
Thank you!
is there a printable version? I don’t mind paying for it. I cant seem to print this and I love the pattern
Not yet, I am sorry! I am working on it!
This is a really beautiful hat. I love your designs Bethany. Thanks for sharing
Thank you Amina! I hope you enjoy making it.